I'm going to be honest. I'm not much of a YouTube fan these days. 😂
I still use it, of course, but the platform has changed considerably over the years, and in my opinion, not necessarily for the better.
So I've decided to do something about it. Rather than continually worrying about views, likes, and whether an algorithm decides my content deserves an audience, I'm gradually working toward something a little more independent.
That's what led me to develop our own YouTube-style video feed for Wayne Bodie Books.
No likes. No popularity contests. No trying to convince a recommendation algorithm that something I created is worth showing people. Just our original videos, available for anyone who wants to watch them.
And maybe, just maybe, a little creative freedom. 😆
The standalone video feed is already taking shape, and I'm working on integrating it into our main website. Once everything is connected and ready, I'll share the good news right here on The Back Porch.
In the meantime, I'm enjoying the freedom of building something where the rules are a little simpler.
Sometimes the best solution isn't fighting the system. It's building an alternative.
